* Exported from MasterCook *

ALPINE CHEESE SOUP

Recipe By :Mint
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:20
Categories : 5-10G Low Carb Soup Meat


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 slices lean bacon -- chopped
1/2 med onion -- chopped
1 stalk celery -- chopped
3 scallions -- including tops,
chopped
5 cups chicken broth
1 tsp salt
pepper -- to taste
1/2 cup Swiss cheese -- grated
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp parsley -- chopped

Brown the bacon lightly in a soup pot. Add the onion, celery, and scallions, and cook over low heat until soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chicken broth,salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer slowly, for 40 minutes, uncovered. Watch the soup, as it boils over easily. Puree the soup in batches in a blender and return it to the heat.
Beat the grated cheese into the soup and then add cream. Simmer until hot, but do not boil. Garnish with the parsley, and serve. Serves 4 to 6.

Source:
"Red Lion Inn Cookbook"



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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 200 Calories; 14g Fat (65.0% calories from fat); 13g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 39mg Cholesterol; 1642mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 Fat.

NOTES : The AUSSIE Low Carb Gourmet Tony Blakemore July. 2001
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